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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANT OPPORTUNITY!

Here's an opportunity to win a $10,000 grant from NEEF. Has your school utilized technology to increase energy efficiency? Are students engaged in the process? Apply today!

Go to NEEF's Sustainability Energy Award's website for eligibility details and application links.

UPDATE FROM THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ON THE GREEN RIBBON SCHOOLS PROGRAM

The US Department of Education issued a Update today to remind schools and school districts about the structure of the Green Ribbon Schools program and the key dates and deadlines involved: http://content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/USED-1d259a?reqfrom=share

NEW: FREE K-12 PORTFOLIO MANAGER TRAINING WEBINAR!

EPA’a Energy Star program is offering a one-hour webinar with the self-explanatory title “K-12 Benchmarking 101” on December 6, 2011 from 2:00 – 3:00. “Learn the basics of benchmarking your K-12 buildings using EPA's Portfolio Manager tool. Portfolio Manager can help measure and track energy and water use across an entire portfolio of buildings and identify weak links in energy performance. Buildings can earn an energy performance score as compared to peer facilities across the country, and top performing buildings are eligible for national recognition.”

The webinar is free – but you must register on line. Go to the EPA'S Energy Star Training Opportunities and scroll down the list of available webinars to find “K-12 Benchmarking” and register!

Free On-line Professional Development Opportunity in Sustainabiity Education

The Green Education Foundation (GEF) is offering a professional development course, "Sustainability Education Concepts and Teaching Methods." This 15-hour, self-paced, online offering (valued at $200) is currently free to pilot program participants. You can gain access to the course beginning November 1, 2011 and you will have until January 31, 2012 to complete the 10 units (1.5hours each) at your own pace. Visit the GEF's Green Teacher Program to review the course outline and options for academic credit and CEUs. Enrollment is rolling through December 15, 2011.

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